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Buy with your eyes open.
Plain, factual guidance for buyers in India: what registering a home really costs, how to verify a listing before you pay, and how the money math actually works. No hype, and every figure framed as indicative.
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- Costs and taxes6 min read
Stamp duty and registration in the Tricity: what you actually pay
Beyond the sticker price sit two government charges every Tricity buyer pays. Here are the indicative Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh rates, the women's concession, and a worked example.
Read insight - Legal and verification7 min read
RERA and clear title: how to verify a listing before you pay
A good listing survives due diligence. Here is how to check a RERA registration, confirm clear title, and read the approvals before any money leaves your account.
Read insight - Money and loans6 min read
Buy vs rent in 2026: a simple break-even you can run
Owning is not automatically cheaper than renting. Here is a plain break-even you can work out on the back of an envelope, and the honest caveats that decide it.
Read insight - Investing6 min read
Rental yield and what a good return looks like in Indian metros
Rental yield tells you what a property pays you to hold it. Here is gross versus net, the indicative ranges in Indian metros, and why yield is only half the return.
Read insight - Money and loans6 min read
Home-loan eligibility: how banks size your loan
Lenders size your loan on two things: how much you can repay each month, and how much they will lend against the home. Here is how each one works, in plain terms.
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Put it into practice
Read the guide, then run your numbers.
Our free calculators turn these ideas into indicative figures for your own budget, from registration charges to home-loan eligibility.